### Payet's Free-Kick Seals Marseille's Narrow 1-0 Win in Ligue 1 Round 25
In the thrilling Ligue 1 round 25 match on Sunday, Lyon secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Marseille at Stade Velodrome. The win was particularly significant for Lyon as it moved up to third place in the table after Marseille's defeat.
The key moment of the game came in the 84th minute when Lyon's captain, Yannick Payet, delivered a stunning free-kick from the right side of the penalty area. Payet's kick found its way past Marseille goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and into the bottom corner of the net, sealing the win for Lyon.
Lyon's performance was commendable throughout the match, with their defense holding Marseille at bay until the final moments. The Lyon midfielders were dominant, creating numerous chances that could have resulted in a more comfortable victory. However, Marseille's attack struggled to find their rhythm, with striker Olivier Giroud being held back by Lyon's defensive line.
Marseille, who had been leading 1-0 through goals from Moussa Dembele and Adrien Rabiot in the first half, showed signs of life in the second half but failed to capitalize on their opportunities. Their inability to convert their possession into goals ultimately led to the loss.
This result is crucial for Lyon, who now face a tough stretch against teams like Paris Saint-Germain and Bordeaux in the coming weeks. It will be interesting to see how they respond to this setback and whether they can maintain their form in the league.
Meanwhile, Marseille will need to regroup and look to improve their attacking play if they want to avoid further setbacks in the season. With only five matches remaining before the break, both teams will be focused on securing their positions in the title race.